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A Journey Unexpected. Pt. 1

Episode 28: Let's Get L.I.T. - Understanding the Science of Reading Guest: Dr. Ingrid Hayes Title: Director of The National Literacy Professional Development Consortium Join Clianda Florence, educator and doctoral student at the University of Rochester, as she engages with Dr. Ingrid Hayes in this enlightening episode. Together, they explore the intricacies of reading science, delving into eff...

Parenting Tips 100th Episode as we celebrated Black History Month.

Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, is joined by Corey Nichols-Hadeed, JD, and Jennifer West, PhD, Co-Directors of the Firearm Injury Prevention Program. Together, they will discuss the critical issue of firearm injury prevention. Did you know that firearm-related incidents are the leading cause of death among children in New York State and acr...

Cookie sits down with Gerald McBride in the WDKX Podcast Studio to discuss his movie  The Rhythm . The film tells the inspirational story of a young Black hockey player-turned-felon, who is sentenced to community service at a local rink, where he leads a misfit hockey team to victory in a sport and league that appear to be steeped in bigotry.  

Episode 36 of the Love & Light Podcast, titled "Fight the Power," features Lovely Warren and Willie Lightfoot discussing politics during the Donald Trump administration, the Super Bowl, economic boycotts, and the significance of Black history.

Psychologist Dr Stacy Killing talks about "What Comes First, Marriage or Children".

Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, sits down with Dr. Janice Huang, cardiologist with UR Medicine Cardiac Care, for a conversation on high blood pressure/hypertension. They will discuss what high blood pressure is, why it's important to address, its risks, symptoms, and treatment options. You'll also learn strategies for lowering your blood pr...

On this week's episode Psychologist Dr Stacy Killing talks about "How to Deal with uncomfortable Topics at Work Or in Other Public Settings".

Clianda Florence Educator, Doctoral Student at U of R, Author & Entrepreneur with guest Kennedy Guhman. Let’s Get L.I.T.: Youth Mental Health

Common Ground Health CEO Wade Norwood & Healthi Kids Parent Engagement Specialist Erick Stephens talk about Love from the Start campaign and how the Healthi Kids coalition is using it to increase public awareness about infant and early childhood mental health for children from birth to age 5. Healthi Kids launches campaign highlighting early relationships as key to healthy growth and developme...

Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, is joined by Dr. Rebecca Schallek, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, to discuss the critical topic of Women’s Heart Health. Why is this so important? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, with cardiovascular disease claiming the lives of one in five women...

On this week's episode Psychologist Dr Stacy Killing talks about "Self-Love".

Tips for teaching & talking to your children about race pt. 2

Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, is joined by Dr. Matthew Haynie, Assistant Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmology, to discuss children’s eye health. They will explore the importance of regular eye exams for children, common eye conditions in kids, and how Dr. Haynie's team supports vision screenings in local schools. Additionally, they will p...

Clianda Florence Educator, Doctoral Student at U of R, Author & Entrepreneur with guest Dr. Gholdy Muhammad. Let's Get L.I.T.: The Power of Unearthing Joy & Cultivating Genius

On this week's episode Psychologist Dr Stacy Killing talks about "Functional Depression".

Tips for teaching & talking to your children about race.

On this week's episode Psychologist Dr Stacy Killing talks about "Trust".

Paid Prenatal Leave

On episode 35, Lovely Warren & Willie Lightfoot talks about "Rollback of DEI".

Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, is joined by Annie Dukes, Community Guest Programmer; Allison Goodwin, Director of Academic & Community Programs; and Delores Jackson Radney, Community Outreach Coordinator at the Memorial Art Gallery. They will discuss the upcoming Black History Celebration, scheduled for February 9th at the Memorial Art...

On this week's episode Psychologist Dr Stacy Killing talks about "Telling a Lie".

Ungrateful Children

On episode 34, Lovely Warren & Willie Lightfoot talks about "The Inauguration".